166TH AIR REFUELING SQUADRON: A KC-135 Stratotanker sits on the flight line at sunrise. A KC-135 crew and aircraft provide global, in-flight refueling support to U.S. and allied aircraft, extending their range and mission endurance. These squadrons are critical for rapid global mobility, also performing aeromedical evacuations and transporting cargo or passengers.

121ST AIR REFUELING WING

ALL THINGS AT ALL TIMES: The 121st ARW continuously delivers worldwide air-to-air refueling, combat support and domestic disaster response. ~ 121ST ARW WEBPAGE

178TH OPERATIONS GROUP: A remotely piloted MQ-9 Reaper sits in front of a hangar. MQ-9s are usually operated by a two-person team — a rated pilot, who controls flight and an enlisted sensor operator, who manages sensors and weapons — from remote ground control stations, often via satellite.

178TH WING

PROVIDE READY UNITS: The 178th Wing provides ready units to conduct intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance and operational support missions. ~ 178TH WING WEBPAGE

179TH CYBERSPACE OPERATIONS GROUP: Airmen simulate a cyber operations scenario. From computerized, satellite and airborne communications to postal operations and tracking systems, cyberspace operations personnel play a critical role in planning missions and ensuring the effectiveness of Air Force cyberspace capabilities.

179TH CYBERSPACE WING

The 179th provides cyber-enabled capabilities supporting tactical needs in air superiority and information warfare, which will provide a competitive advantage in combat performance and survivability in joint force operations. ~ 179TH CW WEBPAGE

112TH FIGHTER SQUADRON: A weapons loader salutes an F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot prior to takeoff. From testing and evaluating new weapons systems to loading ordnance, aircraft armament systems specialists are crucial for ensuring aircraft are combat-ready.

180TH FIGHTER WING

PROVIDE FOR AMERICA: The 180th FW provides protection of the homeland, effective combat power and defense support to civil authorities. ~ 180TH FW WEBPAGE

VISION: E3 x D3

To be successful, you must be EMPOWERED to EXECUTE your mission and EXCEL
through DEDICATION, DETERMINATION, and DESIRE

Assistant Adjutant General
Brigadier General Clarence K. Maynus

Responsible for directing the Ohio Air National Guard’s day-to-day operations and administration, and establishing policy to ensure mission readiness of four wings and support units.

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State Command Chief
Chief Master Sergeant
Edward N. Taylor III

Principal enlisted advisor to senior Ohio Air National Guard leadership responsible for matters influencing the health, morale, and welfare of the organization’s assigned enlisted Airmen and their Families.

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Ohio county map with highlighted counties for Ohio Air National Guard facilities.

The Ohio Air National Guard comprises four wings: the 121st Air Refueling Wing, 178th Wing, 179th Cyberspace Wing and 180th Fighter Wing, which deploy worldwide to support aerial refueling, air transport, communications, engineering and security missions. In addition, there are subordinate geographically separated units in the state.